What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Instructor position at Brooklyn Robot Foundry?
Build Robots. Inspire Kids. Spark Big Ideas.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry: Washington DC
Lead Teacher - Washington DC
Are you ready for a job that's creative, hands-on, and full of fun? Join our team and help children discover the exciting world of STEM through imagination, engineering, and play!
As a Lead Teacher, you'll guide groups of children as they explore basic engineering concepts and bring their own robots to life. Every class is filled with creativity, problem-solving, laughter, and those unforgettable "I built it!" moments.
No robotics or engineering experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training and all the tools, curriculum, and support you'll need to succeed. We believe great teachers come from a variety of backgrounds including education, theater, art, music, science, childcare, and beyond.
What our teachers have in common is a passion for working with kids, a playful spirit, and a desire to inspire confidence, curiosity, and creativity in every child they teach.
If you love making learning exciting, enjoy thinking outside the box, and want a job where
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for working with children and interactive learning
- Creative, positive, and energetic personality to lead a classroom
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work in dynamic environments
- Comfortable traveling locally
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification (Certification will be arranged by our team)
- Commitment to creating inclusive, diverse STEAM experiences
Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):
- Teaching, coaching, or leading groups of children (teacher, camp counselor, etc)
- Experience with crafts, building, or circuits
- Familiarity with basic tools, simple software programming, or creative construction
- Teachers must be able to drive to different location sites within a 10-15 mile radius to instruct classes a various sites
This is a Part-Time role with hours ranging from 15-25 hours per week. The number of hours per week varies. While we will try to accommodate your preferences and existing commitments, weekdays, weekends and holidays will all make up parts of the schedule Seasonal and holiday hours available.
Salary : $20